The perspectives of inclusion and the legacy of Milano Cortina 2026
08.30 - 09.00 Registration of participants and reception
09.00 - 09.30 Institutional greetings
09.30 - 11.00 SESSION 1
Moderated by Prof. Francesco CASOLO, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Prof. Ilaria FOLCI, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Inclusion on the go. Sport as an opportunity for inclusion and growth
Prof. Stephan WASSONG, Professor at the German Sport University Cologne, President of the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee, IOC Olympic Education Commission Member
A modern approach to Olympism
Dr Arianna MAINARDI, Head of the Centre for Studies, University and Training CIP
The National Plan for CIP Universities and the new training model for start-ups: integrated strategies for Paralympic sport
Dr. Anna ROSSI, Accessibility Coordinator for the Milano Cortina 2026 Organizing Committee
Olympics and Paralympics as an opportunity for inclusion
Prof. Linda CASALINI, CIP Council - Coord. Centre for Studies, University and Training Commission
Sport and welfare in the perspective of sport for all
11.00 - 11.15 Coffee break
11.30 - 13.30 SESSION 2 - Experiences and applied research
Moderated by Prof. Federica PASSERA, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Prof. Moreno MARTINELLI, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
The preparation of the kinesiologist with a view to inclusion and disability
Prof. Giampiero MERATI, University of Insubria
The dimension of research. Presentation of research work on sport and disability
Dr. Arianna Ester PUCCI, Head of Education & Culture at Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026
Education Programme Gen26 Milano Cortina 2026
Prof. Claudio ARRIGONI, Journalist and sports commentator
Communicating disability
This will be followed by a final debate conducted and moderated by Prof. Paola ABBIEZZI and Prof. Claudio ARRIGONI
"The future of inclusive sport: from the Olympic motto to daily practice"
Participants include all the speakers of the various sessions and Maria AMBROSETTI CONTE - Member of the Special Olympic Italy Board
The SOI project for unified sport
Santino STILLITANO - Paralympic athlete of the Italian National ParaIceHockey.
Testimonial
Mattia MAGNI - Recent graduate of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Presentation of good practices: the Bebe Vio Academy
1.30 p.m. Closing of the meeting
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For information
Participation in the conference will issue a certificate of attendance valid for the acquisition of 0.5 credits among the elective training activities to students of Physical Education enrolled in L22, LM-67 and LM-68 (except for students enrolled in the second year of the LM-67 course for which it represents a lesson).
For further information write to federica.passera@unicatt.it
